Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in e-learning are providing the means for humans all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Wake Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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